HOLD IN

• (verb) hold back; keep from being perceived by others

  "She conceals her anger well"

  synonyms : conceal , hold back

• (verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

  "moderate your alcohol intake", "hold your tongue", "hold your temper", "control your anger"

  synonyms : check , contain , control , curb , hold , moderate

  Tom was advised by the doctor to curb his smoking as he had respiratory problems. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (verb) close in

  "darkness enclosed him"

  synonyms : confine , enclose

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